Peugeot 107 2008: MOT failure rate for its age
42.2% of 81,418 MOT tests of the Peugeot 107 first registered in 2008 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 107.6 (95% CI 106.4–108.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2008 Peugeot 107 fails more often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 42.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 81418 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 106.4–108.7) | 107.6 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 81418 |
| Rank among this model's 10 build years | 10 | of 10 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 81418 |
| Tested in 2024 | 11962 | tests | median 81,345 miles | 2024 | 11962 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2008 Peugeot 107 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 15,078 | 37.7 | 36.9–38.5 | 35 | 107.8 |
| 12 | 14,134 | 40.4 | 39.6–41.2 | 35.9 | 112.4 |
| 13 | 13,915 | 41.2 | 40.3–42 | 38.7 | 106.3 |
| 14 | 13,452 | 43.6 | 42.8–44.5 | 40.5 | 107.8 |
| 15 | 12,877 | 45 | 44.2–45.9 | 42.7 | 105.4 |
| 16 | 11,962 | 46.6 | 45.7–47.5 | 43.9 | 106 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 81,418 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2008 Peugeot 107?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2008 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.9 items per 100 first tests, against 25.6 across all build years of the Peugeot 107. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16.
| Failure group | Built 2008, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.9 | 25.6 | 26,758 |
| Brakes | 27.3 | 18.1 | 22,188 |
| Suspension | 17.2 | 10.6 | 14,008 |
| Tyres | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8,015 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.7 | 5.5 | 7,085 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 81,418 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2008 compare with the years around it?
Among the 10 published build years of the Peugeot 107, 2008 ranks 10 (1 = fails least for its age). 2007: index 101.0. 2009: index 104.5.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 105.5 | 103.1–107.9 | worse | 15,038 |
| 2006 | 102.4 | 101.2–103.7 | worse | 58,995 |
| 2007 | 101.0 | 99.8–102.2 | no different | 69,512 |
| 2008 | 107.6 | 106.4–108.7 | worse | 81,418 |
| 2009 | 104.5 | 103.3–105.6 | worse | 83,535 |
| 2010 | 95.3 | 94.2–96.4 | better | 89,735 |
| 2011 | 97.6 | 96.4–98.8 | better | 88,659 |
| 2012 | 97.3 | 96.1–98.4 | better | 96,910 |
| 2013 | 97.1 | 95.9–98.3 | better | 98,814 |
| 2014 | 93.3 | 91.6–95.1 | better | 52,913 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 735,529 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Peugeot 107 2008 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/peugeot-107/2008/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Peugeot 107 2005 · Peugeot 107 2006 · Peugeot 107 2007 · Peugeot 107 2009 · Peugeot 107 2010 · Peugeot 107 2011 · Peugeot 107 2012 · Peugeot 107 2013 · Peugeot 107 2014 · Peugeot 107 in Norway · Peugeot 107 in Finland · Peugeot 107 in the Netherlands · Peugeot 107 by postcode area · Peugeot 107 body, chassis and structure failures · Peugeot 107 brakes failures · Peugeot 107 vehicle identification failures · Peugeot 107 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Peugeot 107 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Peugeot 107 road wheels failures · Peugeot 107 seat belts and airbags failures · Peugeot 107 steering failures · Peugeot 107 suspension failures · Peugeot 107 tyres failures · Peugeot 107 visibility failures